Counter-counter-point, of course you'll see people in open footwear but in many busy, populated areas (especially near where people work) such as around market,

Counter-counter-point, of course you'll see people in open footwear but in many busy, populated areas (especially near where people work) such as around market, civic center, soma you'll see needles and feces everywhere. Open toed shoes near those things is probably unadvisable